2002 BMW M3 vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW M3 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW M3 weights approximately 410 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 BMW M3 (355 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm). This means 2002 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper. 2002 BMW M3 has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2013 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW M3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW M3 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | BMW | Mini |
| Model | M3 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3723 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 50 L |
